Town Pop. 658

Living in Beckley (Rother): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Beckley (Rother) scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Beckley (Rother) most outperforms the national norm: 34/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 23/100 versus a median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the TN31 postcode district scores higher. Beckley (Rother) leads all 9. It scores 5 points above the TN31 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. Safety (86) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TN31 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
256.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 66 crimes
↑ 201% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 415% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 251% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hobbs Lane 33 crimes
  2. 2 Park View 26 crimes
  3. 3 Whitebread Lane 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.155 · PM2.5 6.406 · PM10 10.141 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Beckley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital15.5 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital15.5 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury17.7 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Parnell, Albardiaz, James and Dale1.3 mi
GP capacity1,482 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
50
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate45.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired40%Student3.1%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical40.1%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership77.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax Rother · 2026-27
A £1,801
B £2,101
C £2,401
D £2,701
E £3,301
F £3,901
G £4,502
H £5,402
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Winchelsea 4.5 mi
Doleham 4.6 mi
Rye 4.7 mi
J9 M20 16 mi
J9 M20 16 mi
J10 M20 16.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Beckley (Rother) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Northiam 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Peasmarsh (Rother) 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Rother) 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cackle Street 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Linkhill 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wittersham 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rolvenden Layne 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Iden 29 4.1 mi away ⇄
Staplecross 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bodiam 29 4.5 mi away ⇄
Playden 43 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Beckley (Rother) a nice place to live?

Beckley (Rother) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Beckley (Rother) is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Beckley (Rother)?

Beckley (Rother) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 169 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Beckley (Rother)?

Among the top-rated schools in Beckley (Rother) is Beckley Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Beckley (Rother) in total.

Beckley (Rother) in context

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Postcode districts in Beckley (Rother)

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